How Books are Used to Perpetuate the Prison Industrial Complex
Editor’s Note: the credit for the term “prison industrial complex” was changed to other include incarcerated people and activists. The prison industrial complex is a term...
QUIZ: Which Sub-Genre Should You Tackle Next?
If you are like me, picking a new genre to read can be intimidating, especially as creatures of habit. I fully admit to not broadening my...
Big D(addy) Energy: Celebrate Father’s Day With 10 of the Best Single Dad Romances
Today, I’m highlighting fathers in romance books. But more specifically, single dads. For many, a father has different meanings. A dad doesn’t always mean that he...
Profiles in Supervillainy: Deadly Nightshade
What is a superhero without a supervillain? Not much. Some supervillains, however, are worth a lot more than others. I have therefore decided to spotlight some...
The Best New Vacation Reads to Pack for Your Next Trip
Jessica Cunsolo, author of the With Me series, is back with this delightful standalone story of romance and friendship. When Lori and Faye, two best friends,...
Beyoncé exclusively wore Black designers to mark Juneteenth
During her Renaissance world tour (which has been described as a “once-in-a-lifetime” experience), Beyoncé decided to shine a spotlight on Black designers to honor Juneteenth, the...
Withings Body Smart Review: A Connected Scale For the Masses
Withing’s Wi-Fi-connected Body Smart scale is so smart it can even hide your weight from you—if you want it to. The “Eyes Closed” feature is meant...
Who cares about The 1975?
Last November, I spent the hours before The 1975’s show at Madison Square Garden speaking to fans outside the venue. I wanted to capture the stories...
‘Asteroid City’ band The Ranch Hands features Seu Jorge and Jarvis Cocker
Yes, Seu Jorge and Jarvis Cocker are in Asteroid City. Wes Anderson’s latest desert-bound adventure features a constant band of music-makin’ cowboys led by double-denim-clad Montana...
Best sex advice of 2023 — so far
In a time where sex education isn’t mandated in many parts of the country (and the world), it’s no surprise that we don’t know where to...
